Earth Science Final 8th Grade

What is the earth's rock layer called?

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

• Biosphere

What is the process of carrying away rock sediments called?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Sedimentation

Which type of weathering involves breaking down and keeping the same substance?

• Chemical weathering

• Physical weathering

• Biological weathering

• Mechanical weathering

Which type of weathering involves breaking down and getting a new substance?

• Chemical weathering

• Physical weathering

• Biological weathering

• Mechanical weathering

What are the primary waves produced by earthquakes called?

• S waves

• P waves

• Surface waves

• Love waves

Which layer of the earth is the second layer and contains magma?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

What is the third layer of the earth called?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

What is the name of the supercontinent where all continents fit together?

• Gondwana

• Laurasia

• Pangaea

• Rodinia

Which layer of the atmosphere contains water?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer